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Planning for partnerships: Maximizing surge capacity resources through service learning
Lavonne M Adams1, Paula K Reams2, Sharon B Canclini3
1Associate Professor of Nursing, Texas Christian University Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Fort Worth, Texas.
Journal of Emergency Management (Weston, Mass.)
|January 12, 2016
Summary
Community partnerships with nursing schools can bolster healthcare surge capacity during disasters. This collaboration enhances resource availability and preparedness for public health emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Disaster Management
- Nursing Education
Background:
- Disasters and outbreaks strain community healthcare capacity.
- Schools of nursing offer valuable resources for disaster response.
- Effective collaboration is key to meeting community needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore community and nursing school partnerships for enhancing disaster surge capacity.
- To identify strategies for maximizing resource availability during emergencies.
Main Methods:
- Systems thinking approach.
- Integrated planning strategies.
- Cooperative efforts between communities and nursing schools.
Main Results:
- Partnerships can significantly improve a community's ability to handle surges in healthcare demand.
- Collaborative efforts enhance resource allocation and utilization.
Conclusions:
- Strong partnerships between communities and schools of nursing are vital for disaster preparedness.
- Implementing systems thinking and integrated planning maximizes surge capacity.